Abstract

SADHYOGRAHITAGARBHAVASTHA (EARLY PREGNACY); A CONCEPTUAL STUDY

Dr. Sharda Mishra*

Abstract

Developing world may consider the pregnancy and child birth as a medical problem, but Ayurveda treat it as physiological phenomenon. The preconception, pre-peri-after coital and antenatal advises regarding diet and other regimen acts as preparatory phase for the couple to play a new role of parenthood. The symptoms of “Sadyograhitagarbha” described in ancient classics, The term “Sadyograhitagarbhavastha” is used in Ayurvedic literature in meaning of immediately conceived woman as well as woman having pregnancy in early stage. In all the Ayurvedic samhitas total 20, following symptoms of “Sadyograhitagarbha” are described- Nisthivika, Gaurava, Angasada, Tandra, Praharsa, Hridayavyatha, Tripti, bijagrahanamyonya Shrama, Glani, Pipasa, Sakthisada, sukrasonitayoravabandha, Yonisphurana. Garima, Sphurana, Hrallasa, Praseka, Hridayaspandanam & Lomaharsa.We should explain it through Àyurvedic principle & modern knowledge to enrich the knowledge of Àyurvedic Physiology. To promote the Àyurvedic method of examination of pregnant woman and establishment of confirmatory diagnosis of pregnancy with the help of classical symptoms.

Keywords: Sadyograhitagarbha, Nisthivika, Gaurava, Angasada, Tandra, Praharsa, Hridayavyatha, Tripti, bijagrahanamyonya Shrama, Glani, Pipasa, Sakthisada, sukrasonitayoravabandha, Yonisphurana. Garima, Sphurana, Hrallasa, Praseka, Hridayaspandanam.